Observer States

Attack in Najaf: Only a democratic regime in Iraq can pave the way for peace[30/08/2003]

Council of Europe Secretary General, Walter Schwimmer, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the Ali Mosque in the holy city of Najaf on Friday, which killed Ayatollah Baqr al-Hakim and at least 95 people of the Shia community. ''This attack on the day of prayers is particularly criminal and can in no way be justified'', said the Secretary General. ''Only the establishment of a true democratic regime in Iraq, with the support of the international community, can pave the way to peace and development'', he concluded.
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